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S372 CEB

1999 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

134,841 mi
Last recorded134,841 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 530136,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS372 CEB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 134,841 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 133,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 132,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 129,278 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 124,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 122,624 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 122,489 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 121,777 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside front outer suspension arm bush has slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under body and all sides thick black sealant and greasy material applied. Under trays, covers and or heat shields fitted obscuring view to testable items

Pass 17 Dec 2018 120,751 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 120,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 119,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi blowing. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine trays and undertrays fitted.

osr nsr brake discs corroded-pitted.

slight oil leak.

underside of vehicle all greased and sprayed.

Fail 19 Dec 2017 119,654 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

osr nsr brake discs corroded-pitted.

slight oil leak.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi blowing. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine trays and undertrays fitted.

underside of vehicle all greased and sprayed.

Pass 21 Dec 2016 119,427 miles

engine cover fitted

under body trays fitted, All brake and fuel pipes covered with grease

Pass 8 Dec 2015 117,890 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 117,890 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 117,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 116,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 115,742 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 115,707 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 112,945 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 111,327 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear anti roll bar link rubber split

Fail 21 Dec 2010 111,260 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear anti roll bar link rubber split

Pass 8 Dec 2009 108,381 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 106,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

advise slight corrosion to exhaust bracket.(gearbox)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 104,586 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2006 95,294 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 95,294 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 86,590 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 86,480 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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S372 CEB is a 1999 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1999 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 136,338 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S372 CEB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S372 CEB is a 1999 BMW 530, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S372 CEB safe to buy?

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